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    2 min read 4 stepsMarch 31, 2026Verified March 2026

    How to Move Your Contacts to a New Phone

    Don't lose your contacts when switching phones. Here's how to transfer them to iPhone or Android in minutes.

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    Category
    Phone & Tablet
    Difficulty
    Beginner
    Read Time
    2 min read
    Steps
    4
    Topics covered
    contacts
    transfer
    iphone
    android
    backup

    In this guide (4 steps):

    1. 1.Check if your contacts are backed up
    2. 2.Sign in on your new phone
    3. 3.Transfer contacts between iPhone and Android
    4. 4.Transfer using a SIM card
    1

    Check if your contacts are backed up

    ~15s
    On iPhone: go to Settings, tap your name, then iCloud, and make sure Contacts is turned on. On Android: go to Settings, then Google, then Backup, and make sure it is turned on.
    2

    Sign in on your new phone

    ~15s
    On your new phone, sign in with the same Apple ID (iPhone) or Google account (Android) you used on your old phone. Your contacts will appear automatically.

    Quick Tip

    This is the easiest method and works for most people. Your contacts sync through the cloud.

    3

    Transfer contacts between iPhone and Android

    ~15s
    If you are switching from Android to iPhone, download the "Move to iOS" app on your Android phone. If switching from iPhone to Android, use Google Drive to export your contacts.
    4

    Transfer using a SIM card

    ~15s
    If your contacts are stored on your SIM card, move the SIM to your new phone. Go to Contacts settings and choose "Import from SIM."

    Warning

    SIM cards hold a limited number of contacts (around 250). If you have more, use cloud backup instead.

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